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Trout Run Sports Complex Master Plan - DRAFT Exeter Township November 2018 Trout Run Sports Complex Master Plan - DRAFT November 2018 Exeter Township Trout Run Sports Complex Master Plan - DRAFT Exeter Township November 2018 Trout Run Sports Complex Master Plan - DRAFT November 2018 Prepared For: Prepared By: ii Trout Run Sports Complex Master Plan November 2018 Township Contacts John Granger Will Brugger Parks and Rec Laurie Getz Brian Ahrens Project Committee Brian Ahrens - Parks Director Jeffrey Anderton - Planning Commission Will Brugger - Assistant Zoning Officer Chris Cupitt - Exeter Little League Larry Drogo - Resident Laurie Getz - Recreation Director Clarence Hamm - Highway Superintendent Bill Jaeger - Exeter Lions Club Denise and Mark Kramer - Boys and Girls Scouts Prepared for: Daron O’Donald - Planning Commission Jonathan Ott - Exeter Youth Lacrosse Ryan Parsons - Resident Todd Reinert - Exeter Youth Soccer Troy Schlappich - Exeter Youth Soccer Jody Schwambach - Legion Baseball Prepared by: John Shollenberger - Stonersville Flames Jay Worrall - Berks County Parks and Recreation Board This project was partially funded by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Exeter Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania iii Table of Contents 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction 2 Purpose of Study 2 Master Planning Process 3 Project Team 3 Public Participation 4 Data Collection and Methodology 5 Plan Goals 7 Chapter 2 - Inventory and Analysis 8 Site Description 8 Regional Context 8 Exeter Township Parks and Recreation System 10 Demographics 11 Key Persons Interview 12 On-Site Reconnaissance 13 Public Opinion Survey 18 Planning Documents 21 Summary of Relevant Township Zoning and SALDO Ordinance 24 History 29 Circulation 29 Geology and Soils 30 Topography 32 Hydrology 32 Vegetation and Wildlife 33 Existing Programming 34 Inventory of Existing Structures 36 Opportunities and Constraints iv Trout Run Sports Complex Master Plan 39 Chapter 3 - Recommendations 40 Anticipated Level of Use 40 Draft Plan 41 Draft Master Plan - Overview 47 NRPA Metrics 48 Design Elements 52 Programming 54 Safety 55 Site Maintenance 57 Site Development Drawing 61 Chapter 4 - Implementation 62 Project Phasing 63 Cost Estimates of Capital Improvements 63 Construction Practices 65 Potential Partners 65 Potential Funding Sources 69 Chapter 5 - Appendix • Public Meetings • Key Person Interviews • Online Public Opinion Survey Results • Trout Run Sports Complex PNDI • Cost Analysis for New Access Road • Estimated Costs of Development Exeter Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania v Chapter 1 Trout Run Sports Complex Master Plan Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter Introduction Exeter Township,1 Berks County, Pennsylvania 1 Chapter 1 Purpose of Study Township. The hope for a renewed Trout Run is for a park that maximizes enjoyment in recreation and opportunities for socialization; adheres to both Exeter Township, located in Berks County, aesthetics and functionality in its design; and works Pennsylvania, commissioned this Master Site Plan for within the constraints of its environment as sustainably the redevelopment of the Trout Run Sports Complex. as possible. A park such as this can only be realized The property is situated in the southern portion of through the involvement of groups and individuals who the Township, bounded by the Schuylkill River to the know the park. Their participation lends credence to the south and the Norfolk-Southern freight rail line to the reason for developing the plan, and ultimately, for its north. The total size of the Park is 113 acres. The recommendations to be supported and implemented. Park currently serves primarily as an active recreation facility and as a trailhead for the Exeter Scenic Trail. There is also a large undeveloped area that comprises Master Planning Process the eastern section of the Park and contains wetlands and an eight acre lake. The master plan is an early step in the park The Township applied for and received a Department improvement process for improvements and facilities of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to be constructed at Trout Run Sports Complex. The Community Conservation Partnership Program master plan includes cost estimates for development, (C2P2) grant to partially fund and prepare a master outlines a strategy for phasing improvements and site development plan according to DCNR guidelines. positions the Township for funding from a variety of This plan is the result of a collaboration between the potential funding sources. This is a guidance document public, a project steering committee, Township staff, that is intended to be a blueprint for park improvements project consultants, and the Exeter Township Board while remaining flexible enough to adapt to the future of Supervisors. This document outlines the planning desires and needs of the community. process and provides a vision for the future of the Following the completion of this master site Park. development plan, the next step toward implementation The reason for creating a master site plan, the “why,” is to identify and acquire funding for improvements. is to envision a better park for the residents of Exeter Once funding is obtained, detailed design and Master Planning Process Diagram 2 Trout Run Sports Complex Master Plan Introduction engineering will commence to develop construction Simone Collins Landscape Architecture (SC) is a documents. Construction documents can be publicly planning and design firm with a portfolio of award- bid and a contract awarded for construction. A master winning projects in the areas of parks, trails, greenways plan is typically implemented through a series of and recreational facilities. phases, dependent on funding, over a period of years. In the case of Trout Run, two to three phases spanning three to twelve years is a realistic timeframe for the Public Participation implementation of all park improvements. The consultants worked with the project study Project Team committee to tailor the public participation process to the project. Community input is a critical component of all successful master plans. It was important for the Exeter Township selected Simone Collins Landscape project team to hear citizens’ observations, needs, Architecture to lead the project team. A project study and ideas, and incorporate them as appropriate into committee, comprised of residents and Township staff the master plan. informed the process. The public participation process included three public Exeter Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania 3 Chapter 1 meetings, four study committee meetings, nine key The final plan was presented at the third public person interviews and an online public opinion survey. meeting. The consultants provided a brief overview A project schedule is on the previous page. Meeting of the master plan, and discussed cost estimates and notes and attendance sheets for each meeting can be implementation strategies. found in the appendix of this report. Committee Meeting 1 – April 25, 2018 Data Collection and Study committee meeting one focused on presenting Methodology background information for the site. The consultants led a brainstorming activity that developed Park goals, Elements for this plan were compiled using the best facts, concepts, and potential partners. available information. This information included Public Meeting 1 – May 15, 2018 Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping The first public meeting introduced the project team to obtained from Exeter Township, aerial photography, residents and provided an overview of the master plan information gathered from previous and ongoing process. A site inventory and analysis was presented, planning efforts, committee and public meetings, key including a photographic tour of the site. The person interviews, and site reconnaissance visits. consultants led a brainstorming activity that gathered public goals, facts, concepts, for the Park. Preliminary design concepts were also discussed. Committee Meeting 2 – June 14, 2018 Findings from the first committee meeting and the first public meeting were presented and reviewed during the second committee meeting. The consultant team also presented area demographics and results from the online survey. Refined design concepts were also reviewed. Committee Meeting 3 – September 12, 2018 The consultant team presented the draft plan to the committee for comments. Public Meeting 2 – September 19, 2018 The draft plan was presented to the public at the second public meeting. The consultant team led an informal discussion of proposed improvements. Committee Meeting 4 – November 15, 2018 The final study committee meeting discussed draft plan comments, preliminary costs, and a phasing strategy. Decisions were made regarding which comments and changes should be made to the final plan. Public Meeting 3 – November 29, 2018 4 Trout Run Sports Complex Master Plan Introduction Plan Goals Establish a vision for the Provide for passive Assess existing storage future of Trout Run Sports and active recreation structures and recommend Complex. opportunities for all ages a strategy for future and user groups. organizational needs. Protect the abundant Look for ways to provide Enhance the efficiency Provide ADA compliant natural resources of the additional programming of existing Stormwater facilities and access park. at the park. Best Management where feasible in the Practices (BMPs) to park. better address Township MS4 requirements. Prioritize park improvements Improve vehicular and Develop a maintenance
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